March 2, 2010
Chairman Thomas Galvin called the meeting to order @ 7:09 p.m. The meeting was taped.
Members Present: T. Galvin, S. Pilat, D. Merriman, T. Graveline, C. Graveline, P.Geary, J. Slapikas, M. Scaviola and R. Doyon
Members Absent: None
Mayor's Report:
Mayor Robert J. Chatfield presented the Land Use Inspector Bill Donovan to the Council. Mr. Donovan informed the Council of the 'Special Permit' approved by P & Z for the banquet facility at 157 Waterbury Rd which is designated as 'Rural Lands'. Mr. Donovan stated: 'The banquet facility will not have on-site septic but tie into the Waterbury's existing sewer main on Rte 69 at Bateswood Road. The area of concern is located in 'Cluster A' of Prospect's Plan of Conservation & Development. This is a "growth area for development to concentrate on office, institutional or other special permit type uses that can present a high quality of design". P & Z authorized Mr. Donovan to request of the Town Council to allow Mayor Chatfield to make a formal application for an interim change to the Office of Policy and Management's Locational Guide Map to change the existing 'Rural Lands' designation for 157 Waterbury Road to 'Growth Area'. This change will bring the State's Locational Map into compliance with Prospect's and the Central Naugatuck Valley Region Plans of Conservation and Development.
Motion made by C. Graveline to allow Mayor Robert J. Chatfield to make a request for an interim change in the OPM map, to put in agreement with the Town's Plan of Conservation and Development, parcels currently defined as "Rural". Motion seconded by R. Doyon. Unanimous. CodeRed Agreement.
Mayor Chatfield requested the Council to approve the signing of the CodeRed Contract. Mayor Chatfield advised by signing the contract for 5 years the Town would receive a discount and save approximately $2,000.00. Mayor Chatfield explained that the contract would allow unlunited minutes with no penalty for canceling at any time. P. Geary thanked the Mayor for modifying the CodeRed alerts so that the residents would not be afraid to get an alert. P.Geary commented that this is a fantastic way to communicate with the Town. Motion made by R. Doyon to approve a 5-year contract for CodeRed allowing unlimited minutes and with no penalty for canceling. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimous.
Town Meeting for Police Car Lease:
Mayor Chatfield requested the Council to approve the Town Meeting date of March 16, 2010 @ 7:00 P.M. for the lease-purchase of the new Police Vehicle. Mayor Chatfield advised the lease would be for 3 years. The vehicle would be funded through the Police Overtime Account and would come fully loaded except for bar lights and decals. Motion made by J. Slapikas to set the date of March 16,2010 @ 7:00 P.M. for the Special Town Meeting to approve the lease-purchase of the new Police vehicle. Motion seconded by P. Geary. Unanimous.
Transfers:
Mayor Chatfield gave to the Council a request for a Transfer within the Library Account from Supplies #7350-03 in the amount of $450.00 to Contracted Maintenance #7350-06 for the remainder of sidewalk repair and from Utilities #7350-05 in the amount of $3,200.00 to Contracted Maintenance #7350-06 for furnace repairs. Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Transfer within the Library Account from Supplies #7350-03 in the amount of $450.00 to Contracted Maintenance #7350-06 for the remainder of sidewalk repair and from Utilities #7350-05 in the amount of $3,200.00 to Contracted Maintenance #7350-06 for furnace repairs. Motion seconded by P. Geary. Unanimous.
Mayor Chatfield requested from the Council an approval for the Transfer from the Police Overtime Account to the Police Officers' Account #6700-00 in the amount of $12,761.66. Motion made by J. Slapikas to approve the Transfer from the Police Overtime Account to the Police Officers' Account #6700-00 in the amount of $12,761.66. Motion seconded by C. Graveline. Unanimous.
Mayor Chatfield requested from the Council an approval for the Transfers from the General Fund:
Refund of Tax: $1,100.00
Ice & Snow Supplies: $5,000.00
Ice & Snow Maintenance: $5,000.00
Town Trucks Maintenance: $9,500.00
Town Trucks Parts: $5,000.00
Automatic Pro Records Contracts: $5,000.00
$30,600.00
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Transfers from the General Fund:
Refund of Tax: $1,100.00
Ice & Snow Supplies: $5,000.00
Ice & Snow Maintenance: $5,000.00
Town Trucks Maintenance: $9,500.00
Town Trucks Parts: $5,000.00
Automatic Pro Records Contracts: $5,000.00
$30,600.00 Motion seconded by S. Pilat. Unanimous.
Mayor Chatfield requested from the Council an approval for the Transfer from the General Fund:
Ice & Snow Labor: $25,000.00
Total $ 25,000.00
Motion made by R. Doyon to approve the Transfer from the General Fund:
Ice & Snow Labor: $25,000.00
Total $ 25,000.00 Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimous.
Chair's Report:
T. Galvin informed the Council of the meeting he attended concerning dates for future meetings to decide the new roof contract for Long River Middle School. T. Galvin advised the State would pay approximately 70%. T. Galvin explained the roof will be energy efficient and consist of multiple layers.
Guests: None
Public Participation: None
Approval of February 2,2010 Minutes:
Motion made by D. Merriman to approve the Minutes of February 2, 2010. Motion
seconded by J. Slapikas. Unanimous
Correspondence:
2010-2011 Annual Budget
2010-2011 Budget Information
Dates for 2010 Budget Workshops (Schedule A)
Budget Items dated 3/1/10 that Council has very little discretion with (Schedule B)
Ford Motor Credit Company Lease-Purchase Agreement for Police Vehicle
Legal Notice of Special Town Meeting on March 16, 2010 - for Lease-Purchase of
Police Vehicle
Prospect Library Request for Transfers in the amount of $450.00 and $3200.00
Packet of Maps for Conservation and Development Policies Plan for Connecticut
Transfer from the Police Overtime Account in the amount of $12,761.66 dated 2/10/10
Transfer from the General Fund in the amount of $30,600.00 dated 2/16/10
Transfer from the General Fund in the amount of $25,000 dated 3/2/10
Mayor's Expenditures 2009-2010 - Balance to Date $3,550,618.59
Revenue Sheet Proposed 2010-2011 - $6,478,610.83
Prospect Police Patrol Report - 2/2010
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, & Heating Inspector Reports - 2/2010
Zoning Inspector' s Report - 2/2010
Motion made by D. Merriman to place Correspondence on file. Motion seconded by T. Graveline. Unanimous
New Business:
Tax Refund: The Council received a request from the Tax Collector's Office for Tax Refunds in the amount of $2,373.13. Motion made by T. Graveline to approve the Tax Refunds dated February 16,2010 in the amount of $2,373.13. Motion seconded by J. Slapikas. Unanimous
Transfers- Already Acted Upon
Resignations - None
Appointments — None
Old Business:
Sub-committees Reports:
P. Geary requested to add to the agenda an 'Executive Session' to discuss Real Estate for the Town and to commence at this meeting.
Motion made by P. Geary to put an 'Executive Session' on the Agenda to discuss Real Estate. Motion seconded by S. Pilat. Unanimous.
The Council convened to an 'Executive Session' @ 8:05 P.M. P. Geary advised that T. Graveline would not attend (recuz) the 'Executive Session'.
Motion made by R. Doyon to reconvene from the 'Executive Session' @ 8:16 P.M. Motion seconded by S. Pilat. Unanimous. No motions or votes taken.
Adjournment:
Motion made by D. Merriman to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by R.
Doyon. Meeting adjourned @ 8:17 P.M. Unanimous.
Thomas J. Galvin, Chairman
Rosalyn B. Moffo, Clerk